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The Open Budgets Portal is the first effort to create a one stop shop to budget data worldwide with the hope of bringing visibility to countries' efforts in this field, facilitate access and promote use of spending data, and motivate other countries into action. Read More »

The Kiribati BOOST database was constructed with data provided to the World Bank by the Kiribati Ministry of Finance (MoF). The BOOST dataset presents initial and actual amounts for the period between 2002 and 2014 for both revenue and expenditure. Covering more than ten years of data, the Kiribati BOOST dataset covers one of the longest periods of time of the initiative. In addition to being a founding member of the Open Budgets Portal, Kiribati is the first country to include revenue data in their database, becoming a pioneer in budget transparency.

The Kiribati Government has worked in close coordination with the World Bank Country Team on the creation and analysis of the database. Along with Solomon Islands and Tonga, Kiribati was one of the first countries in the South Pacific region to become a member of the BOOST Initiative.

The data presented in the database is dissected in three levels of economic classification, one level of functional classification, and two levels of administrative classification. The Econ0 variable can be used to distinguish between revenue and expendiute.The database only includes data for the central government.

Database users should be aware of the potential limitations of the datasets. We urge users to consult the users’ manuals to learn more about these limitations and take them into account when analyzing their countries’ budgets.

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has started implementing a multi-year fiscal framework so as to ease constrains in the budgeting process and provide a medium term perspective on its fiscal position. The budget presents both recurrent and development related costs as estimated per year.

Kiribati Public Expenditure Analysis ( with the World Bank technical Assistance), 2012
This note summarizes the findings of a Public Expenditure Analysis conducted by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED) with World Bank technical assistance. The World Bank team assisted MFED staff in developing a budget database and in using this database to analyze recent patterns and trends in public expenditure and revenue. The notes presented here record key conclusions arising through the period of the technical assistance project.

World Bank Development Indicators
This section of the World Bank’s website presents the most current and accurate global development data available, and includes national, regional and global estimates.

Mapping for Results – Kiribati
Visualizes the locations of World Bank-financed projects to better monitor development impact, improve aid effectiveness and coordination, and enhance transparency and social accountability.

3. Other International Organizations

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Kiribati: 2013 Article IV Consultation, 2013
Under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, the IMF holds bilateral discussions with members, usually every year. In the context of the 2013 Article IV consultation with Kiribati, the following documents have been released and are included in this package: Staff Report; Informational Annex, Debt Sustainability Analysis, Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Kiribati.

Kiribati Development Plan 2008-2011
This plan incorporates important contemporary issues, issues that Kiribati people, as well as international and regional communities, perceive as of great importance, such as poverty reduction, sustainable development through prudent environmental regulation and monitoring, good governance, and so forth.

Kiribati: Country Partnership Strategy (2010-2014), 2010
This Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Kiribati defines the country's medium-term development strategy and operational program for 2010-2014. The CPS is aligned with Kiribati's development plan and poverty reduction goals, and its preparation with the ADB Developing Member Countries development planning cycle.